What is my best piece of flowering advice? JUST DO IT. You do not need words. You do not need to speak the language. Flowers transcend all language barriers. Flowers speak to people who have lost their ability to speak or think clearly. Flowers are a symbolic way to say, “You matter. I care. You are important. I want to make you happy.”

And it might be just what you need to do for purpose in your own life. Who can do this? Little helpers, school-age kids and college kids. Think of the life lessons that the fun flowering capers teach. Smart grown-ups teach kids to think of other people and to make a difference. That’s the American spirit.